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Day 26 - Harvard Classics - 90 Day Challenge

Apr 10: First Charter of Virginia

Americans—by Will of the King

Before English adventurers could attempt settlement in Americait was necessary first to get permission from the King . Thecharter of King James to the oldest American colony is an extremelyimportant historical document.

Apr 11: Goethe's FAUST

Danger in Being Young and Fair

The virgin beauty of Margaret enchanted Faust, who dazzledher with the brilliance of many gems. Margaret innocently tookhis gifts, believing that beauty should not "blush unseen"—butunmindful of consequences to follow.

Apr 13: CELLINI'S AUTOBIOGRAPHY

Michelangelo His Boon Companion

Kings, emperors, the greatest artists and sculptors of the Renaissanceat its most magnificent period, walk through the pages ofhis autobiography—not as cold, austere, historical character,but as the intimate friends of Cellini.